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Sanjay T. Patel has joined Unity Bank as Director of SBA Lending
Sanjay T. Patel has joined Unity Bank as Director of SBA Lending. Patel brings more than 25 years of commercial and small business banking experience, with significant expertise in SBA lending, team leadership, and portfolio growth. Patel has launched, led, and supervised SBA loan production departments for national and regional banks throughout his career. He has built a strong track record in originating SBA loans, developing lending teams, and supporting small businesses across a range of markets. “Sanjay’s depth of experience in SBA lending and his long history of helping small businesses secure capital make him a strong addition to Unity Bank,” said James Hughes, CEO of Unity Bank. “He understands this business, knows how to build relationships, and will be a valuable resource for our customers and our SBA team.”
North Jersey. In Bergen and Union counties, locations include Emerson, Fort Lee, Union, and Linden. Middlesex County branches can be found in Edison, Highland Park, Middlesex, and South Plainfield, while Somerset County includes North Plainfield, Somerset, and Somerville. The bank’s headquarters is in Clinton (Hunterdon County), with additional branches in Flemington and Whitehouse Station. In Morris County, Unity Bank serves Madison and the Parsippany area through its Lake Hiawatha location. Warren County branches include Phillipsburg and Washington, and Ocean County is served by a branch in Lakewood. More recently, Unity Bank has continued its expansion with the opening of a new branch in Madison, further strengthening its presence in Morris County and reinforcing its commitment to serving high-demand, community-focused markets.
Earlier in his career, Patel spent 15 years at Unity Bank, where he advanced to Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager. During that time, he played a key role in expanding the Bank’s SBA platform, developing lending products, growing loan production, and helping broaden the Bank’s geographic reach. Patel earned a Master of Business Administration from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Baroda in India. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the New Jersey Business Association, the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association. Unity Bank operates more than 20 branches across New Jersey, with a strong presence along the Route 22 corridor and throughout Central and
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